Kansas City’s Vegan Spot Fights for Survival | Kansas City News

In Kansas City, vegan-Mexican hotspot Madrina Vegana’s owner Jason Mendez is racing against time to keep his doors open—facing rising crime, a looming lease expiration, and the ghost of a shuttered neighbor. As city officials dig into why local businesses are fleeing, Councilmember Crispin Rea pushes for proactive support, even proposing a dedicated small business fund to help spots like Mendez’s survive and thrive. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5ba2144d0b4bc708